LOOP is operating an Easter promotion that places Samsung’s newest flagship inside attain by way of its purchase now, pay later product, LOOP FLEX. Prospects should buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 by way of the LOOP Uncover market and unfold the price throughout versatile instalments, with a complimentary Galaxy Watch 8 or Galaxy Buds 4 included within the deal by way of taking part sellers equivalent to Ropem Telephones.
The Galaxy S26 sequence, which launched in Kenya in March following its international unveiling at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in San Francisco, begins at roughly KES 110,000 for the usual mannequin and climbs to upwards of KES 150,000 for the Extremely variant. These should not impulse-buy costs, which is exactly the place LOOP FLEX is available in. The BNPL product, launched final 12 months in partnership with international insurtech bolttech, lets prospects finance gadgets and pay over time, with built-in safety towards theft, unintended harm, and mechanical breakdown.
LOOP didn’t disclose the precise instalment phrases, rates of interest, or whole value of possession for the Galaxy S26 beneath FLEX in its announcement. Potential patrons could be clever to verify these particulars immediately by way of the LOOP app earlier than committing, notably provided that Kenya’s BNPL sector now falls beneath Central Financial institution of Kenya regulation following the signing of the Enterprise Legal guidelines (Modification) Invoice in December 2024.
Past smartphones, LOOP Uncover is operating a broader set of Easter-themed life-style offers throughout its companion retailers. Eating gives embody 10 per cent off meals at Uncle Nene’s, whereas Escape Room is providing as much as 20 per cent off hangouts on choose days. Era Techzone has reductions of as much as KES 15,000 on electronics, KES 5,000 on smartphones, and KES 7,300 on smartwatches. Talanta Sports activities and Mandevu are every providing 10 per cent off chosen merchandise, and Hotpoint is operating a promotion for patrons who pay by way of the LOOP app, card, or LOOP FLEX.
On the occasions aspect, LOOP has partnered with MOOKH to supply discounted tickets on featured listings together with Muze Open Air on the Seaside, Too Early For Birds, Household BBQ Competition 2.0, Gondwana KE, and Akili Children Treasure Hunt Talentmania.
The seasonal push displays LOOP’s ongoing effort to place itself as greater than a funds app. Since rebranding from NCBA LOOP right into a standalone fintech entity, the corporate has steadily constructed out a life-style commerce layer by way of Uncover, aiming to develop into the type of super-app the place transactions, financing, and curated gives sit beneath one roof. Whether or not this technique interprets into sustained engagement past promotional intervals stays the larger query.
For now, the Galaxy S26 deal is the headline draw. A flagship Samsung cellphone on manageable instalments, bundled with a free wearable or pair of earbuds, is a compelling proposition, offered the positive print on compensation phrases holds as much as scrutiny.
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